Patricia Scales

About me

I've been a career educator for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Academic Coordinator for Brookstone College of Business and continue to be active in the classroom as a Business Instructor. My motto is "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I was honored to receive the Career College Association National Teacher of the Year award in 2001. I just love teaching!

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Alonzo, It is important to share your background and experience with students. You feel a great sense of accomplishment sharing these things, and at the same time you impress students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Tom, Making use of the internet so that students can see their future professional association is wise. Most students enjoy working on the internet, and students firmly believe what is found on the internet. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Lou, I am there with you, based on my 21 years of teaching, I have experienced many more angry female students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Carol, Super idea! Wow, you had me thinking! Great exercise! What an awesome way to get your students to buy in! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Fortuna, Small talk helps with shy students as well. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Shereene, I like your idea of simulations, and I especially like how you are utilizing youtube. Most of our students enjoy engaging in tv, radio, and youtube. The metioning of these engagements will help you reach a lot of students. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Omar, Essay exams really minimize cheating. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robert, On point! Seeing is believing! Students gain a much better understand whenever they can see what is expected of them. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Natalie, You may want to share with the students how Algebra will better prepare them for course(s) that are in their curriculum that will help them in the workplace. There are courses that tie in with curriculum courses. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lou, Absolutely! Students expect us to be professional and anything less is totally unacceptable. Our students hold us to extremely high standards, and we should act and look the part of a professional. Patricia

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